Under 2/3/4 division

OVERVIEW
This level of play provides a true introduction to soccer for children ages 1/2/3 and their parents. During a session, children will be introduced to age appropriate soccer related activities, with the main emphasis each session being on helping the children to have a fun time. Important in helping to make this an enjoyable experience for the children will be parent constructive input and involvement throughout the season. Both the child and one or both parents participate in each session. 

PLAYERS
* Under 2/3/4 (Age 3 or Younger As Of 31 July 25)
* Under 5 (Age 4 As Of 31 July 25) Can Play Down If Needing More Introduction Time

TEAMS
* Coed
* Team Roster Size Determined By Number Of Player Signups And Head Coaches
* A Group Can Form Their Team As The 8 Player Limit Doesn’t Apply To This Age Division

TEAM STAFFS
* Head Coach (HC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Team Manager (TM): Volunteer

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR
* Supplied: Team T-Shirt
* Need: Size #3 Ball
* Optional: Shinguards And Cleats

SESSIONS
* Saturdays 

* 1 Optional Extra Weeknight Session During Spring Season
* 6-7 Sessions (Weather Permitting)
* 10:15am Start Time
* 45 Minute Session
* Optional End Of Session 10 Minute Scrimmage

TYPICAL SESSION TIMETABLE
* 9:45am: Head Coaches Meet To Set-Up Activity Stations
* 10:00am: Assistant Coaches Meet With Head Coaches To Go Over Day’s Session Plan
* 10:00am: Team Managers Handout Player Name Stickers
* 10:10am: Team Warm-Up
* 10:15am: Station Activity One
* 10:23am: Station Activity Two
* 10:31am: Station Activity Three
* 10:40am: Station Activity Four 
* 10:47am: End Of Session Team Huddle
* 10:50am: Team Managers Handout Drink/Snack And Information
* 11:00am: Optional End Of Session 10 Minute Scrimmage
* 11:05am: Head And Assistant Coaches Pack-Up And Clean-Up 

SPECTATORS
Can Sit Anywhere Around The field

UNDER 2/3/4 INTRO DIVISION HISTORY
SocU4Div.pdf 

OVERVIEW
This level of play provides introduction-beginner soccer instruction for 3, 4, 5 year old children.  During a season’s practices and games, the child will be introduced to some fun, age-appropriate soccer skills.  The main emphasis throughout each season is on trying to help the child have a fun time, and fulfilling the mission of the NWYSA. Important in helping to make this an enjoyable experience for the children will be parent constructive input and involvement throughout the season.

PLAYERS
* Under 4/5/6 Rec Player (Age 3/4/5 As Of 31 July 25)

TEAMS
* Coed
* Team Roster Size Determined By Number Of Player Signups And Head Coaches

TEAM STAFFS
* Head Coach (HC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Team Manager (TM): Volunteer

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR
* Supplied: Team T-Shirt
* Need: Cleats And Shinguards
* Optional: Size #3 Ball

PRACTICES
* Once A Week, Monday Through Friday
* 6:00pm-7:00pm
* During A Fall Season, A Practice May Start And End Earlier Later In The Season Due To   Loss Of Light

GAMES
* Saturdays
* 1 Weeknight Game In Place Of A Saturday Game During Spring Season
* 6-7 Games (Weather Permitting)
* Game Length, 12 Minute Quarters, 1 Minute Quarter Breaks, 5 Minute Halftime
* Game Times,
- 10:00am, 11:30am Kickoffs > 4 Teams
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm Kickoffs > 6 Teams
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm Kickoffs > 8 Teams

- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm Kickoffs > 10 Teams

DIVISION RULES AND FIFA LAWS OF THR GAME
* Listed On Rules And Laws Page

* Player Play-Time 50%, To The Degree Possible

OPPONENTS
* Other Northwest Teams

SPECTAORS
Can sit on the opposite side of the field from the teams, on the field ends as long as not too close to the goals, or on the team side of the field as long as on the outside of the teams 

OVERVIEW
This level of play provides beginner-intermediate soccer instruction for 6, 7, 8 year old children.  During a season’s practices and games, the child will be introduced to some fun, age-appropriate, but more challenging soccer skills.  The main emphasis throughout each season is on trying to help the child have a fun time, and fulfilling the mission of the NWYSA. Important in helping to make this an enjoyable experience for the children will be parent constructive input and involvement throughout the season.
 

PLAYERS
* Under 7/8/9 Rec Player (Age 6/7/8 As Of 31 July 25)
 

TEAMS
* Coed
* Team Roster Size Determined By Number Of Player Signups And Head Coaches
 

TEAM STAFFS
* Head Coach (HC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Team Manager (TM): Volunteer
 

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR
* Supplied: Team T-Shirt
* Need: Cleats And Shinguards
* Optional: Size #4 Ball
 

PRACTICES
* Once A Week, Monday Through Friday
* 6:00pm-7:15pm
* During A Fall Season, A Practice May Start And End Earlier Later In The Season Due To   Loss Of Light
 

GAMES
* Saturdays
* 1 Weeknight Game In Place Of A Saturday Game During Spring Season
* 6-7 Games (Weather Permitting)
* Game Length, 25 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime
* Game Times,
- 10:00am, 11:30am Kickoffs > 4 Teams
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm Kickoffs > 6 Teams
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm Kickoffs > 8 Teams
- 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm Kickoffs > 10 Teams
 

DIVISION RULES AND FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME
* Listed On Rules And Laws Page

* Player Play-Time 50%, To The Degree Possible
 

OPPONENTS
* Other Northwest Teams
 

SPECTAORS
Can sit on the opposite side of the field from the teams, on the field ends as long as not too close to the goals, or on the team side of the field as long as on the outside of the teams 

OVERVIEW
This level of play provides intermediate soccer instruction for 9, 10, 11 year old children. During a season’s practices and games, the child will be introduced to enjoyable, age-appropriate, and challenging soccer skills. The main emphasis throughout each season is on trying to help the child have an enjoyable time, and fulfilling the mission of the NWYSA. Important in helping to make this an enjoyable experience for the children will be parent constructive input and involvement throughout the season. This level of play requires the player to spend some time at home developing, learning about the game of soccer and getting additional touches on the ball.
 

PLAYERS
* Under 10/11/12 Rec Travel Player (Age 9/10/11 As Of 31 July 25)
 

TEAMS
* Coed

* Team Roster Size Determined By Number Of Player Signups And Head Coaches
 

TEAM STAFF
* Head Coach (HC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Team Manager (TM): Volunteer
 

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR
* Supplied: Team Uniform Set (Jersey, Short, Socks)
* Need: Cleats, Shinguards And Size #4 Ball
* No Non Northwest Wolfpack Wear Or Colors Can Be Worn In Games Or On Picture Day
 

PRACTICES
* Twice A Week: 1.0 Hour, 1.25 Hours, Or 1.5 Hours
* 1.0 Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Or 7:00pm-8:00pm
* 1.25 Hours: 5:30pm-6:45pm, 6:00pm-7:15pm, Or 6:30pm-7:45pm
* 1.5 Hours: 5:30pm-7:00pm, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Or 6:30pm-8:00pm
* If A Player Is Doing Multiple Activities, They Just Need To Participate In 1 Team Practice    Each Week
 

GAMES
* Saturdays
* 1 Weeknight Game In Place Of A Saturday Game During Spring Season
* 6-7 Games (Weather Permitting)
* Possible Extra Doubleheader Game/s
* Home Games:  12:00pm, 1:45pm, 3:35pm, If Needed 5:20pm, Kickoffs
* Away Games:  Mid-Morning To Late Afternoon Kickoffs
 

DIVISION RULES, LEAGUE RULES, AND FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME
* Listed On Rules And Laws Page, To Include NW Vs NW Game Rules
* Listed On Team Staff Page, Player Play-Time And Positions Information
 

OPPONENTS
* Other Northwest Teams

* Possibly, Northview, Grand Rapids MFA, East Grand Rapids, Or Belding
 

SPECTAORS
* Can only sit on the opposite side of the field from the teams 

OVERVIEW
This level of play provides intermediate-advance soccer instruction for 12 or older children. During a season’s practices and games, the child will be introduced to enjoyable, age-appropriate, and more challenging soccer skills. The main emphasis throughout each season is on trying to help the child have an enjoyable time, and fulfilling the mission of the NWYSA. Important in helping to make this an enjoyable experience for the children will be parent constructive input and involvement throughout the season. This level of play requires the player to spend some time at home developing, learning about the game of soccer and getting additional touches on the ball.
 

PLAYERS
* Under 13/14/15 Rec Travel Player (Age 12 Or Older As Of 31 July 25)
 

TEAMS
* Coed
* Team Roster Size Determined By Number Of Player Signups And Head Coaches
 

TEAM STAFF
* Head Coach (HC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Assistant Coach (AC): Volunteer
* Team Manager (TM): Volunteer
 

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR
* Supplied: Team Uniform Set (Jersey, Short, Socks)
* Need: Cleats, Shinguards And Size #5 Ball
* No Non Northwest Wolfpack Wear Or Colors Can Be Worn In Games Or On Picture Day
 

PRACTICES
* Twice A Week: 1.0 Hour, 1.25 Hours, Or 1.5 Hours
* 1.0 Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Or 7:00pm-8:00pm
* 1.25 Hours: 5:30pm-6:45pm, 6:00pm-7:15pm, Or 6:30pm-7:45pm
* 1.5 Hours: 5:30pm-7:00pm, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Or 6:30pm-8:00pm
* If A Player Is Doing Multiple Activities, They Just Need To Participate In 1 Team Practice   Each Week
 

GAMES
* Saturdays
* Occasional Weeknight Game/s
* 7-8 Games (Weather Permitting)
* Possible Extra Doubleheader Game/s
* Home Games:  12:00pm, 1:45pm, 3:35pm, If Needed 5:20pm, Kickoffs
* Away Games:  Mid-Morning To Late Afternoon Kickoffs
 

DIVISION RULES, LEAGUE RULES, AND FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME
* Listed On Rules And Laws Page, To Include NW Vs NW Game Rules
* Listed On Team Staff Page, Player Play-Time And Positions Information
 

OPPONENTS
* Other Northwest Team/s

* Typically, Northview, Rockford, Grand Rapids MFA, East Grand Rapids, Or Belding
 

SPECTAORS
* Can only sit on the opposite side of the field from the teams